Which of the Following Statements About Polygraph Tests Is True

question 82

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about polygraph tests is true?

• A) Even under optimal conditions, they seldom perform better than chance.
• B) Despite unreliability, test results are used in court in Canada.
• C) Despite unreliability, test results are used in court in most states.
• D) Researchers say that there is no scientific basis from which to expect that polygraphs could be extremely accurate.
• E) They are better at detecting lies than at detecting truthful responses.

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